Marienburg Rothenpfad Riesling Auslese
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from the vintage release, with the potential to develop further complexity over decades.
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Blue cheese, fruit tarts, foie gras
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The Pündericher Marienburg vineyard is a legendary steep slope of the Mosel, and the Rothenpfad parcel is particularly famous for its unique vein of weathered red slate. This 'red path' soil, rich in iron oxide, imparts a distinctively warm, spicy, and exotic character to the Riesling. Under the meticulous biodynamic care of Clemens Busch, the grapes for this Auslese are selectively hand-harvested when perfectly affected by noble rot (botrytis). Fermented spontaneously in traditional large oak Fuder casks, this wine represents a harmonious marriage of rich, concentrated sweetness and vibrant, mineral-driven acidity, reflecting a winemaking heritage deeply intertwined with the historic Marienburg site, once home to a historic convent.
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Located in the picturesque village of Pünderich in the Mosel region of Germany, Weingut Clemens Busch is a pioneering estate globally renowned for redefining Mosel Riesling through biodynamic viticulture. Clemens and Rita Busch took over the family estate in 1984, championing organic methods since 1986 and biodynamics since 2005 as members of Respekt Biodyn. The winery's production is deeply tied to the steep slopes of the Pündericher Marienburg vineyard, where they meticulously isolate parcels based on grey, red, and blue slate soils. Utilizing traditional large oak Fuder casks, spontaneous fermentation, and extended lees contact, they craft exceptionally precise, terroir-driven Rieslings, from bone-dry Grosses Gewächs expressions like Rothenpfad and Falkenlay to exquisitely concentrated noble sweet Auslese wines. Official website: https://www.clemens-busch.de. Address: Kirchstraße 37, 56862 Pünderich, Germany.